Western Medicine constantly reminds patients that high cholesterol and high
triglyceride (fat) levels leads to heart disease. Western Medicine believes that
a high blood cholesterol level increases the risk of accumulating a layer of fat
on the lining of the arteries which will lead to a coronary artery disease,
heart attack or stroke. The liver produces cholesterol in the blood when
cholesterol-rich foods are consumed such as eggs and dairy products. The
National Cholesterol Education program has established 200 milligrams or less as
the desirable cholesterol level for adults. Western Medicine believes that
saturated oils found in daily products, red meats, and certain oils tend to
raise blood cholesterol levels. Western Medicine also believes that very high
cholesterol levels may be caused by a genetic disorder. The level of cholesterol
in the blood is measured by taking blood samples.

Western Medicine treats high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels by
prescribing cholesterol lowering drugs. Other recommendations will be to reduce
stress, increase exercise, lose weight, and change to a low fat diet.

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that high cholesterol and high
triglyceride levels relate to problems with the bowels. When constipation
occurs, toxins in the colon can flow into the liver causing high triglyceride
levels.

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbal medicine to treat patients with high
cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. By returning the bowel movements to
normal, toxins will not be reabsorbed and the pressure on the liver will
decrease. Additionally, patients are advised to avoid fried foods and to stop
snacking.